Based on the actual case files of one of the most intriguing unsolved crimes in the nation's history, "Zodiac" is a thriller from David Fincher, director of "Seven" and "Fight Club." As a serial killer terrifies the San Francisco Bay Area and taunts police with his ciphers and letters, investigators in four jurisdictions search for the murderer. The case will become an obsession for four men as their lives and careers are built and destroyed by the endless trail of clues.

In theaters this Friday, March 2, 2007.

It was a night filled with lots of emotion and little surprise at last night's 79th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. 'The Departed' took home the award for Best Film, beating 'The Queen', 'Babel', 'Little Miss Sunshine' and 'Letters From Iwo Jima.' In a four-hour tribute to the glory and majesty of Hollywood, there are many things that can completely ruin a viewer's experience, and not seeing people get the awards they deserve is one of them. As a host, Ellen DeGeneres was terrific. Her jokes were consistently funny, and her wide-eyed enthusiasm for the spectacle and the celebrities was fun and refreshing. She could be an all-time great host if she is allowed to return, in the vein of Bob Hope and Billy Crystal. The little vignettes were also great. The dancers who formed human statues representing different movies were extremely impressive and exemplified a unique change of pace. Jack Black, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly's song about how comedians can win Oscars was very funny, and it was nice to inject some underappreciated comedic talent into a ceremony that otherwise tends to over appreciate a lack of it.

Helen Mirren won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Lead for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen.” Mirren had been nominated in 1995 for “The Madness of King George” and again in 2002 for “Gosford Park.” Forest Whitaker picked up his first Oscar statue for Best Actor in a Lead for his portrayal of Idi Amin in “The Last King of Scotland.” It was Whitaker’s first nomination for an Academy Award an amazing accomplishment seeing that it was really his first film with a lead role.

The main story of this year's Oscars, though, was Jennifer Hudson. In less than two years, she went from American Idol wannabe to an Academy Award winner. In some ways, this demonstrates the effect that American Idol is having on the process of choosing winners: only complete, unabashed talent deserves recognition. Jennifer Hudson proved life is bigger than reality television.

But of course the night belonged to Martin Scorsese who finally had the opportunity to take the stage and accept his first Oscar. Considered America’s greatest living director, Scorsese had been nominated in 1980 for “Raging Bull,” 1989 for “The Last Temptation of Christ,” 1991 for “Goodfellas,” 2003 for “Gangs of New York,” and 2005 for “The Aviator.”

H&M's M Collection by Madonna

H&M releases ad campaigns for their new featured collection, M by Madonna.

NBA All-Star Weekend

It was a NBA All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas and star power is out in full force. Beyonce, Jay Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs got it the party weekend started last night at Lebron James' First Annual Two Kings Dinner & Party at TAO nightclub. The "King of Sports" took over the 42 000 square-foot restaurant and nightclub to co-host a private "power dinner" consisting of a who's who in the entertainment and sports industries, including many of the CEOs and CMOs from Fortune 500 companies who are in town for the NBA All-Star Weekend. Other celeb attendees included Anthony Kiedis, Christina Aguilera, Gayle King, Harvey Weinstein, Jason Kidd, Kobe Bryant, Mary J. Blige, Usher and Wayne Newton.
Considering the fact that she is preparing to tie the knot with one of basketball's hottest stars, it should come as no surprise that Eva Longoria has developed a passion for the sport. And the 'Desperate Housewives' diva certainly seemed to be getting into the competitive spirit when she attended an NBA All-Stars clash in Las Vegas last night. Onlookers watched the diminutive starlet jumping into the air and shouting enthusiastically as a select group of the NBA's most revered athletes did battle on the court. Eva was seated court-side sandwiched between Cameron Diaz and Prince.

Britney Shaves Head

After her brief stint at Crossroads Centre, the Antigua-based rehab facility founded by rocker Eric Clapton, a confused Britney Spears showed up at a tattoo parlor in Sherman Oaks, California last night sporting a shocking new haircut.

She is BALD…….. We are speechless.

The Number 23

The psychological thriller "The Number 23" stars Jim Carrey as a man whose life unravels after he comes into contact with an obscure book titled The Number 23. As he reads the book, he becomes increasingly convinced that it is based on his own life. His obsession with the number 23 starts to consume him, and he begins to realize the book forecasts far graver consequences for his life than he could have ever imagined.

The Number 23 hits theaters on February 23, 2007

Jennifer Hudson Does VOGUE

Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee Jennifer Hudson can add Vogue cover girl to her résumé! Wearing beautiful designer gowns, Jennifer is making history by being only the third African-American to grace the cover since 2002. The accompanying story by editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley, who has been styling Jennifer Hudson this awards season, talks about her visits to Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta fitting rooms.

The piece also covers the 'American Idol' reject's emphasis on family. She says, "My grandmother always taught me, 'If you don't have a home, family, and church, you don't have anything.' The March issue arrives on newsstands February 20.

Famed celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz shot the curvy songstress (here in Carolina Herrera) at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem.

2007 Grammy Awards

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are the Police and we're back!" So began the 49th Annual Grammy Awards show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. In celebration of their 30th anniversary, the trio consisting of Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers belted out their hit from the eighties, Roxanne. Although, it was the Dixie Chicks that swept the 49th Annual Grammy Awards last night, winning five trophies after being shunned by the country music establishment over their anti-Bush comments leading up to the Iraq war. The Texas trio won record and song of the year for the no-regrets anthem 'Not Ready to Make Nice.' They also won best country album - especially ironic, considering that the group has said they don't consider themselves country artists anymore.

There were a number of musical performances of note at this year’s awards. Gnarls Barkley dressed as airline pilots—did a slowed-down version of their mega-hit from last year, “Crazy” joined by a 16-piece orchestra and a female choir. Even pop princess Christina Aguilera appeared onstage in a man’s white tux with tails and proceeded to belt out a brawny version of “It’s A Man’s World” as a giant-sized image of James Brown loomed in the background behind her.

Mary J. Blige received three awards for her double-platinum 'The Breakthrough,' and the Red Hot Chili Peppers also won three for their double disc, 'Stadium Arcadium.'

RIP: Anna Nicole Smith 1967 - 2007

Wonder Woman

Warner Bros. Pictures and Silver Pictures are in the process of buying a spec script for the DC Comics character, Wonder Woman from newcomers Matthew Jennison and Brent Strickland. According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources said the purchase is a pre-emptive measure aimed at taking the spec off the market to protect itself against the possibility that any similarities between the scripts could be fodder for future legal action. It is understood that the Jennison-Strickland script is set against the backdrop of World War II. However, Joss Whedon was hired in 2005 to write the script and direct; his script is set in the present day. Silver has no interest in making a period flick, sources said.